Leadership and Personal DevelopmentResidence in College offers many opportunities for the development of leadership skills. All residents are encouraged to play a full and active part in the College community by participating in the many activities or volunteering through joining a committee, convening a sport or taking on a more specific leadership role in third and fourth year, either as a member of the Student Club Executive or as a Resident Assistant.
Duchesne, a College in the tradition of the Sacred Heart, was founded in 1937 to provide a safe and nurturing home for young Catholic girls from rural and regional Queensland, embarking on their university studies in Brisbane. The College began with only four students and has grown to 213 students, primarily undergraduates. It is a strong and vibrant community, providing many opportunities for young women to flourish - spiritually, academically and socially.